Rebecca West letters to Arthur G. McDowell and Janet McDowell, 1953-1970.

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Rebecca West letters to Arthur G. McDowell and Janet McDowell, 1953-1970.

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12 letters and cards to Arthur G. and Janet McDowell, containing a mix of personal news and political commentary. A 1953 letter thanks the McDowells for their "glorious forthright attitude" and support of her during the controversy over her reporting on the McCarthy hearings; a 1956 note offers her opinion on Communist and liberal reaction to Khrushchev's February "Secret Speech." Later letters to Janet McDowell contain descriptions of her health and her travels to Venice. Accompanied by a program for Arthur G. McDowell's memorial service, several family snapshots, and photocopies of West's letters.

0.21 linear feet. (1 box)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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West, Rebecca, 1892-1983

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Rebecca West was a British author and journalist. Born Cicily Fairfield, of Scots-Irish heritage, she adopted the name of the strong-willed heroine of Ibsen's play, Rosmershmolm. She trained as an actress, but concentrated on writing and contributed to various liberal journals. In addition to social commentary and literary criticism, she wrote novels; her writing was distinguished by passion, intelligence, and style. Her personal life included a decade-long affair with H.G. Wells, affairs with C...

McDowell, Arthur G., 1909-1966.

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